Qatar Center for the Blind organizes lecture on psychological burnout

The Qatar Social and Cultural Center for the Blind (QSCCB) hosted a lecture on psychological burnout delivered by Dr. Tarek Al Aisawi. The lecture aimed to increase awareness about burnout, its causes, symptoms, and prevention methods.

Burnout is described as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and tension without adequate rest. It affects not only mental health but also the body, with symptoms including constant exhaustion, headaches, rapid heartbeat, sleep disturbances, low energy, and diminished concentration.

Dr. Al Aisawi outlined signs of burnout such as waking up fatigued, losing interest in daily activities, feeling that efforts are futile, craving isolation, procrastinating simple tasks, feeling guilty, and a decrease in productivity. He clarified that burnout differs from normal fatigue, anxiety, and depression, often resulting from accumulated stress.

The lecture provided strategies to address burnout, beginning with recognizing the problem and exhaustion, improving sleep, exercise, and diet, reducing stimulants, setting boundaries, and not feeling obligated to be available constantly.

Dr. Al Aisawi also recommended engaging in enjoyable activities, emotional expression, discussing concerns with trusted individuals, and evaluating sources of stress to find manageable solutions.